The inflation rate for November 2020 was 0.6 per cent as released Thursday (December 17) by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). The increase in the inflation rate was mainly due to an increase of 1.7 per cent in the heavily weighted ‘Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages’ division. There was a 1.8 per cent upward movement in the index for the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling on parents to encourage their children to become entrepreneurs, as this cohort can significantly aid in spurring the growth of the economy. “I would say to parents that you need to start to have this kind of conversation with your children about them becoming entrepreneurs, about them understanding what risk is...

The police are advising members of the public to adopt safe practices and be very vigilant as they conduct business and traverse public places throughout this Yuletide season. The police will continue to maintain a strong presence across the island to minimize attacks from criminals. Here are some of the ways in which members of the public can help the...

Over 170 wards in state care received gifts courtesy of the Ministry of National Security’s We Transform Youth Empowerment Programme (WTYEP). The gift drive was coordinated under its “Connect with love this Christmas” initiative. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang who assisted with handing over gifts to the ward, pointed out that “the...

Director of Tourism, Donovan White, has commended stakeholders in the sector for their resilience and unwavering commitment to brand Jamaica during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Mr. White, who was speaking to JIS News following a recent reception to mark the reopening of the RIU Montego Bay Hotel, said Jamaica is grateful to all those who have chosen to stay the...

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) has launched its online chat feature as part of efforts to improve the Department’s customer service. The online chat can be accessed through the RGD website, rgd.gov.jm, and will be operational between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Mondays to Fridays. Launched on Monday (December 14), the online chat is a live interactive...

A section of Sommers Town Road in Port Antonio, Portland will be converted to one-way flowing in a southerly direction from Bridge Street towards Norman Lane. This is a seasonal traffic change sanctioned by the National Works Agency (NWA) in the township to ease the congestion anticipated with the onset of Christmas. The change which will take effect on Thursday,...